Flying from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Tirana's timezone is UTC+1, making Tirana one hour ahead of Glasgow.
To ensure you catch your GLA to TIA flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Glasgow International Airport to Tirana International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between GLA and TIA:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
R 739 is the lowest price for a one-way Glasgow International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,516. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GLA to TIA if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport to Tirana International Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from GLA to TIA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Glasgow International Airport to Tirana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Of all flights departing from Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Glasgow to Glasgow International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to GLA? If you've booked an early flight from Glasgow International Airport to Tirana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Glasgow International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near TIA instead:
Pick up a Tirana International Airport rental car and explore Tirana and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Surprice and Localrent are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Tirana International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport to the centre of Tirana has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Tirana International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Tirana. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Tirana International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Tirana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GLA to TIA in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Albania
Durrës is just one of the many places in Albania waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Tirana. Around 31 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
Elbasan is another sought-after destination in Albania and is around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. No trip is complete without a visit to Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket.